Creating a first time filmmakers course is one of the most challenging tasks you can undertake. Not only do you need to organize all the tools, but make sure that they are contained in an easy-to-follow format for use by anyone interested in learning how to make movies. It’s not cheap making films (in fact it’s very expensive if done right) and not getting good results from your efforts can be discouraging or even financially ruinous, especially when starting out on a shoestring
My Expensive Lesson in Dialogue Direction {#story} I’ll never forget the table read for “Going Home.” My lead actor looked up from the script, confused. “Nobody talks like this,” she said, tapping the page. She was right. The dialogue I’d spent weeks perfecting on paper sounded like a robot having a stroke when spoken aloud. … Read more
Introduction: Important Tips for first time filmmakers When I worked as a production assistant on major Hollywood films like Scooby Doo, Josie and the Pussycats, and Cats & Dogs, I thought I understood filmmaking. I watched directors work. I saw how crews operated. I absorbed everything like a sponge. Then I tried to direct my … Read more